IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS
P.M.-G. AND HARBOUR BRIDGE "WHEN the bridge is built your borough will, no doubt, go ahead by leaps and bounds.” This remark was made by the Hon. J. B. Donald, PostmasterGeneral, to the Mayor of Northcote, Mr. A. E. Greenslade. when inspecting the site for the new post office at Northcote yesterday. Turning to Mr. Alex Harris, M.P. for Waitemata, Mr. Donald asked: “When do you expect to make a start with the bridge?” “In two years,” replied Mr. Harris. “Two years!” exclaimed the Minister in surprise. “If I know anything, and have anything to do with it, it will be considerably less than that.’’ Loud laughter and applause greeted the remarks. Mr. Harris joining in with great gusto, and adding, “I sincerely hope so.’
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 577, 1 February 1929, Page 13
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130IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 577, 1 February 1929, Page 13
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